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AU56 KVC

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 KVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flywheel noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear dif leaking

flywheel noisy

n/s rear tyre tread 3mm + inner edge well worn

rear dif noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,435 miles

both rear tyres 3mm limit 1.6mm

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,991 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,160 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads low + discs worn keep check

rear pads low + discs worn keep check

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,549 miles

dsc light on

front wipers poor condition

rear tyres 3mm fronts low on edges keep check

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 20,034 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads worn very low

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AU56 KVC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 KVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 KVC registered?

AU56 KVC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is AU56 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 KVC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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